Sku: YY2135Artist: Giovanni MataloniTitle: Gas LampsYear: 1897Signed: NoMedium: LithographPaper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29 x 21 cm )Image Size: 8.5 x 5.75 inches ( 22 x 15 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This is a first printing lithograph by Giulio Aristide Mataloni titled Gas Lamps, originally designed in 1895 and featured in Das Moderne Plakat (The Modern Poster), the landmark 1897 publication edited by Edmund Sonsel and printed by Verlag von Gerhard Kuhtmann, Dresden. Mataloni’s original 1895 design—now among his most sought-after works—was created at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Known for his Italian Secessionist flair and finely stylized ornamentation, Mataloni captures the elegance and innovation of the era’s advertising graphics. This lithograph distills the spirit of fin-de-siècle design, with its sinuous lines, romantic flourishes, and emphasis on both aesthetic and functional modernity. An exceptional example of early poster art, this piece is ideal for collectors interested in the roots of graphic design and the golden age of lithographic printing.
